This is the 7561st most frequent Dutch word.
civiel
The Dutch word "civiel" means "civil" in English, relating to citizens or civil matters.
In this sentence, 'civiel' refers to civil in the context of civil engineering, which pertains to construction and infrastructure design.
De civiele ingenieur ontwierp een nieuwe brug.
The civil engineer designed a new bridge.
Here, 'civiel' is used in the legal sense, indicating non-criminal legal processes.
Het geschil werd opgelost door middel van een civiele procedure.
The dispute was resolved through a civil procedure.
In this context, 'civiel' means civil in terms of polite and respectful demeanor.